As expected, Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker is expected to miss multiple games after suffering a left shoulder dislocation—the second time it has happened this season—in Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans.

Jake Locker's injury could require surgery, which would force the second-year Titans quarterback to miss the remainder of the season. (AP Photo)

That means the 1-3 Titans will turn to veteran backup Matt Hasselbeck to start in Locker's place, beginning with the Week 5 game at Minnesota.

The first dislocation happened in the season opener against the Patriots when Locker made a tackle. The second occurred Sunday against the Texans when he was sacked. He has been wearing a shoulder harness since the left shoulder was popped back into place following the first injury.

If Locker needs surgery, the estimated recovery time would be four to six months, which means he would be out for the season. In the meantime, the hope is rest will allow him to strengthen the shoulder and play on this season.

Tennessee is fortunate to have Hasselbeck on the ready, but they'll need to find consistent sources of offensive pop if they hope to get back in the AFC playoff picture. It would help if wide receiver Kenny Britt could return to a prominent role and running back Chris Johnson could build off of Sunday’s 141-yard performance.

Hasselbeck gives the Titans great experience as a passer, but the Titans will miss what Locker provides with his athleticism. In addition to the spark he can create as a scrambler, Locker can make big plays when things break down in a way Hasselbeck can't. The Vikings are playing well defensively, and this will be a tough matchup on the road for Johnson in particular.

We'll find how quickly how much Hasselbeck can help Tennessee, with a tough Thursday night game against Pittsburgh following the Minnesota contest.